#VU28519 Arbitrary file upload in Drag and Drop Multiple File Upload - Contact Form 7

Vulnerability identifier: #VU28519

Vulnerability risk: High

CVSSv4.0: 8.1 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Amber]

CVE-ID: N/A

CWE-ID: CWE-434

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
Drag and Drop Multiple File Upload - Contact Form 7
Web applications / Modules and components for CMS

Vendor: Glen Don L. Mongaya

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to compromise vulnerable system.

The vulnerability exists due to insufficient validation of file during file upload in the "dnd_codedropz_upload" AJAX action. A remote attacker can upload a malicious file and execute it on the server.

Mitigation
Install update from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Drag and Drop Multiple File Upload - Contact Form 7: 1.2.2 - 1.3.3.2

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External links
https://wpvulndb.com/vulnerabilities/10238/

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Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.